Materials Director

Flex; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Director of Materials, Supply Chain and Logistics in Milpitas, CA to lead end-to-end materials management, procurement, planning, warehouse and logistics for the U.S. and Mexico.

Reports to the General Manager and builds a high-performing organization focused on availability and customer satisfaction. The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Program Management to drive supply chain resilience, cost optimization and lifecycle support for high-tech

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in materials, supply chain, procurement, logistics, and manufacturing.
• 8+ years leading managers in complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience with global supply chain operations in high-tech sectors.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain, material planning, and MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials, supply chain, procurement, planning, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Drive material availability and inventory optimization.
• Manage strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiations, and cost reduction across U.S. and Mexico.
• Oversee production planning, demand management, capacity planning, and S&OP processes.
• Lead domestic and international logistics operations including trade compliance and freight optimization.
• Support NPI, qualification, validation, and product lifecycle management for supply chain readiness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support quoting activities and growth initiatives.
• Build a high-performing organization focused on accountability and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership experience

Global supply chain

NPI leadership

MRP/ERP systems

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline

MBA or Master's Degree preferred

Tools

APICS CPIM/CSCP/CPSM certifications

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Director of Materials, Supply Chain and Logistics located in Milpitas, California.

Report to General Manager, the Director of Materials, Supply Chain and Logistics is responsible for leading and executing end-to-end materials management, supply chain, procurement, planning, warehouse, logistics, and production control strategies supporting manufacturing operations across the United States and Mexico. This role ensures material availability, supply chain resilience, inventory optimization, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction while supporting business growth and profitability.

The Director leads a geographically dispersed organization responsible for procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations, production planning, document control, and New Product Introduction (NPI) support. This position closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and customers to drive supply chain performance, cost optimization, and successful product lifecycle execution.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Lead materials, supply chain, procurement, planning, logistics, and warehouse operations to support business objectives and customer requirements.
• Drive material availability, inventory optimization, working capital improvements, and supply chain risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives across U.S. and Mexico operations.
• Oversee production planning, demand management, capacity planning, and S&OP processes to align customer demand with manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead domestic and international logistics operations, including transportation, trade compliance, and freight optimization.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), qualification, validation, and product lifecycle management activities to ensure supply chain readiness.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to support quoting activities, supply chain strategy development, and business growth initiatives.
• Build and develop a high-performing organization focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

The Experience We're Looking To Add To Our Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• MBA or Master's Degree preferred.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, certifications highly desirable.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and Manufacturing Operations.
• 8+ years of experience leading managers and multi-functional organizations in complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading global supply chain operations supporting high-tech manufacturing, electronics, semiconductor, industrial, medical, or aerospace industries.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain management, material planning, inventory optimization, MRP/ERP systems, and manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, logistics, import/export compliance, and global trade operations.
• Proven success leading New Product Introduction (NPI), qualification, validation, commercialization, and product lifecycle support activities.
• Strong financial, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to drive cost reduction, business growth, and operational excellence initiatives.

AC29

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